Comments on: Ernest Ward, Tate, WFHS Top Escambia County Writing FCAT Scores

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:43:13 +0000

Congrats to all the students, faculty, parents and administrative staff on this great achievement! I hope to see the rest of the county do as well the next time around.

For all who are complaining about the FCAT – this is an opportunity to congratulate those who did well at something. Don’t ruin it for them!

I am with Frank. Unless you can offer some possible solutions to the perceived problem, don’t grumble or complain about it. Complaining just lowers morale and does nothing to correct the problem.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:14:29 +0000

Stacey Schultz on May 21st, 2012 8:47 pm …
“I can also say that our great Governor Jeb Bush could not pass the 8th grade fcat.”

.And where do you get your FACTS?

I deal with youth on a regular basis and find it disturbing that 6th graders in Escambia Co. FL. Cannot line up the twelve months of the year, Jan-Dec. OR read a basic sentence.

There must be a check and balance system of some kind. SO, if you do not like the current test, get involved… and come up with a better solution! Don’t just sit back and complain all the time.

By: Stacey Schultz

Stacey Schultz — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:47:58 +0000

While everyone celebrates thesr scores, lets not forget that the fcat is a test that takes away from the fundamentals of our educational system. Our children are taught year round not in the basic learning skills, but how to pass this test. Teachers cant be cited for not doing their jobs. It is a shame that if the kids cant pass the fcat, they can take the college entrance exam and use this as a passing part of the test. What does this say about our educational system? Sounds as though they have this backwards. Why not do away with the fcat and lets start in elementary school preparing for the college. Entrance exam. I can also say that our great Governor Jeb Bush could not pass the 8th grade fcat.

By: joe

joe — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:05:56 +0000

I almost forgot to mention the parents of those hard working students, thank you for making education a priority. The process starts at home and is built upon at school. there are many people who had a hand in EWMS doing well. I hope I did not leave out anyone

By: joe

joe — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:58:20 +0000

Quality leadership is reflected in the quality student work being done at EWMS. Congratulations to Mrs Perry (we love you) and the fine staff there and not to forget the hard working students.
as a side note where can we see the other school scores, I woulod like to see how NHS did.

By: Wilma Gibsonwilma

Wilma Gibsonwilma — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:06:43 +0000

Congratulations to the staff and students for doing well on the writing test. I especially want to tell my granddaughter “good job.”

By: The Bloodsworth's in Bratt

The Bloodsworth's in Bratt — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:32:43 +0000

Congratulations to EWMS Principal Nancy Perry, teachers, parents & students for a job well done. Your community is very proud of your achievements and for representing us with your very best.

By: AnnetteFaircloth

AnnetteFaircloth — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:56:11 +0000

Way to go students! and Faculty this is awesome news keep up the good work…